Cessna Flight “Why Aircraft Take Off into the Wind” – Aviation Tips #Shorts HD

From the FAA:

There are two reasons for making a takeoff as nearly into the wind as possible.

First, since the airplane depends on airspeed, a headwind provides some of that airspeed even before the airplane begins to accelerate into the wind.

Second, a headwind decreases the ground speed necessary to achieve flying speed. Slower ground speeds yield shorter ground roll distances and allow use of shorter runways while reducing wear and stress on the landing gear.

For more info: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/media/07_afh_ch5.pdf

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